June 27, 2023 — Tuesday, Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 7: 6, 12-14)

June 25, 2023 — Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A — The Spirit of truth will testify to me, says the Lord; and you also will testify — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 10: 26-33)

June 24, 2023 — Nativity of Saint John the Baptist — Solemnity — You, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 1: 57-66, 80)

June 23, 2023 — Friday, Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time — Odd Year — Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew (Mt 6: 19-23)

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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